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Participants will have opportunities to support various invasive species early detection and rapid response efforts at critical control points in Alaska from ports, borders, urban and remote landscapes. Example projects include inspecting watercraft for invasive zebra and quagga mussels, inspecting international shipments for undeclared or hitchhiking injurious wildlife, surveying for aquatic invasive plants and animals at fly-in lakes, removing terrestrial invasive plants on or adjacent to National Wildlife Refuges, implementing biosecurity practices or tools, and delivering invasive species outreach and education. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide training in inspection and survey protocols, species identification, pathways of spread, safety (bear, firearms, motorboat, aviation), and invasive species legal requirements. Open to other cities and regions of Alaska outside of Anchorage: Field sites vary based on candidate interests and housing availability with duty stations of Anchorage, Fairbanks and Tok plus the potential for shorter assignments at other National Wildlife Refuge stations across Alaska from King Salmon, Kotzebue, Kodiak, Cold Bay and Adak.
Duty: Invasive Species Management (Biosecurity)Potential Job Titles: Wildlife Biologist, Biological Technician, Invasive Species Biosecurity Specialist, or Wildlife InspectorThe mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The FWS works to protect the natural world so current and future generations can live with, live from, and find awe in lands, waters, and wildlife. The FWS strives to uphold the values of stewardship, integrity, respect, collaboration, and innovation in every facet of work. Job Family: Community and Social Service, Farming, Fishing, Hunting, Forestry, and Life, Physical and Social Science. MOU Organization: Department of the Interior.
Standing for extended periods, walking or hiking on uneven terrain depending on position. For fieldwork-focused placements: working in the backcountry, flying in small planes (Super Cubs and 185s), packrafting, travel by small boat. Training requirements to pass provided bear awareness and safety training and provided water ditching training if needed. Ability to work in inclement weather plus mosquitos.
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Please inquire if you have interest in this opportunity or other options with the USFWS. Locations may be available in a variety of locations in Alaska.
